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The 1896–97 Rugby Union County Championship was the ninth edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.[1]
Kent won the competition for the first time defeating Cumberland in the final. The Championship was subject to criticism regarding the lack of interest shown by some counties.[2][3][4]
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See also
References
- ^ Jenkins, Vivian (1976). Rothmans Rugby Yearbook, 1975-1976. Brickfield Publications Ltd. pp. 130–131. ISBN 0362-00221-5.
- ^ ""The Rugby Union County Championship." Times, 10 Apr. 1897, p. 11". British Newspaper Archives.
- ^ "Club Matches, 12 April". Eastern Daily Press - Norwich. 1897.
- ^ "Football, 15 April". Cornishman - Penzance. 1897.
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